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Dancing with Words
Dancing with WordsActs of Criticism, a seminar organised by the Institute for Choreography and Dance took place recently. Michael Seaver writes about it The Irish Times. “Although ostensibly about acts of … Continue Reading
Obituaries
Gregory Hinesarguably the ‘greatest tap dancer of his generation’ died aged 57. The dancer and choreographer starred in The Cotton Club (1984), acted alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in White Nights and… Continue Reading
Turner Prize
The dispute between Turner Prize Nominee Isaac Julien and Javier De Frutos over the copyright of the multiscreen piece The Long Road to Mazatlan, which Julien made with De Frutos as choreographer and performer h… Continue Reading
Paying for the Privilege?
Paying for the Privilege? On Monday 15 October Dance UK alongside Dance Umbrella hosted a debate entitled Paying for the Privilege?. Chaired by Deborah Bull and with contributions from Evan Davies, BBC Economics… Continue Reading
Ross Stretton
For latest on resignation click here Ross StrettonThis week Australian Ross Stretton launched his first production as the Royal Ballet’s new director. He tells Ismene Brown from the Daily Telegraph about h… Continue Reading
Sarah Wildor's
Sarah Wildor To Leave Royal BalletPrincipal Dancer Sarah Wildor has decided to leave The Royal Ballet and the company are stressing that it is at her own request. Sarah was born in Essex and trained locally bef… Continue Reading
Jane Dudley
Jane Dudley Born New York 3 April 1912; died London 19 September 2001. Jane Dudley was a member of the Martha Graham Company from 1937 – 44 and continued to work with them as a guest artist. She was Artist… Continue Reading
Matthew Bourne Creates New Company
Matthew Bourne Creates New Company The rumoured split between Katherine Dore and Matthew Bourne has been big news across the dance scene over the summer months creating gossip, speculation and unease, but finall… Continue Reading
Christopher Bruce
Christopher Bruce,artistic director of the Rambert Dance Company, talks about the rehearsals for a new work celebrating the 75th anniversary of the company’s foundation – @ 10am on Thursday & Fri… Continue Reading
Exploding Potato Closes House...
Exploding Potato Closes House.The Opera House was evacuated last night in the second interval of a performance given by the visiting San Francisco Ballet. Audience members stood on the streets of Covent Garden w… Continue Reading
Michael Flatley
Michael Flatley, 43, creator of Riverdance, has given his final stage performance at the end of his Feet of Flames World Tour, in Dallas last weekend. However there are plans for him to co-script and star in a f… Continue Reading
Jamie Bell
Jamie Bell,the 15 year old star of Billy Elliot is to be the subject of a documentary by Stephen Daldry, director the Oscar winning film. Bell’s own life echoes the ‘rags to riches’ story told … Continue Reading
Peter Badejo OBE
Peter Badejo OBEPeter Badejo received the OBE at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 12 July. The founder of Badejo Arts is one of Nigeria’s foremost choreographers, dancers and African performance specialists. … Continue Reading
Random Moves
Random MovesFrom July 2001, Random Dance Company will be Sadlers Wells Resident Company. The alliance was announced as Rambert Dance Company premiered Detritus, a new work by Random’s Director, Wayne McGre… Continue Reading
'Fascinating Rhthym'
According to the latest findings reported in The Journal of Experimental Pyschology, we all have it – but maybe not as much as Fred Astaire or Michael Flatley! Roger Highfield, Science Editor of the Telegr… Continue Reading